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How much ATF does it take to do Turkey Baster method on Pwr Str change.

Had some PS issues lately. Pump went out replaced pump, hoses, and reservoir. Filled system but new pump was no good leaking. So had to replace again. Then filled system and started turkey baster method. I've put 2 qts in it so far but still does not look like new ATF? Any thoughts?

Maybe I not doing it properly. What I've been doing is putting ATF starting car wait till it changes color again, then suck it out and refill, and do again. The ATF is off color but seems okay just off color?

You're doing it correctly. The PS system holds about 2 quarts so it'll take several shots with the turkey baster to get the fluid reasonably clean. Did you replace the PS reservoir? It's not expensive, but make sure you buy one made by ZF. Then flush the PS system using the proper fluid.

The second sentence of his post states that he changed the reservoir. Read, people!

But what if he didn't change the reservoir? The filter's in there you know.

In any case I went through 2 quarts when I did mine and it ended up looking good, although not brand new. I also turned the wheel lock-to-lock to cycle more fluid through the system. Now I've gotten in the habit of just pulling the fluid out of the reservoir and refilling it after every other autocross. That's where the fluid really gets heated up so I figure for the few bucks it costs to do that I keep nice fresh and unburned fluid in the system.

Yes, I did change the reservoir and all hoses and pump. Actually I had to change the pump twice because the first pump started leaking. Going to keep flushing the system. My only regret is that I was using Dexron 6 full syn first, now out of that and have to use Dexron 3. The car is used just for regular use so should be okay with just Dexron 3. Will keep basting.

How much ATF does it take to do Turkey Baster method on Pwr Str change.

A soap or shampoo bottle with a pump and a longish feeder tube does very well with evacuating the majority of the fluid in the reservoir. You'll need a can or something to catch the stuff you pump out obviously.

Yes, I did change the reservoir and all hoses and pump. Actually I had to change the pump twice because the first pump started leaking. Going to keep flushing the system. My only regret is that I was using Dexron 6 full syn first, now out of that and have to use Dexron 3. The car is used just for regular use so should be okay with just Dexron 3. Will keep basting.

The practical difference between Dexron III and VI is that VI has more friction durability, viscosity stability, aeration and foam control, and oxidation resistance. It's all improvements across the board. It's entirely backwards compatible and will not cause issues. Also, all licensing to produce Dexron III expired in 2006, so any ATF simply labelled as "suitable for Dexron III" is potentially untested, unverified, and sub-par fluid.